G-Shock Model Reviews

  1. Coming Soon, The Midnight Fog G-Shock Series!

    Ladies and gentlemen, have I got a treat for you? The most annoying thing about Casio Analogue/Digital watches is how hard they are to see during the day, because the display is always dark, with the numbers sometimes being impossible to tell. Well Casio has listened to your (and our) complaints, and came out with the Midnight Fog watches. These three models are from our most popular range, so you should definitely find something for yourself, or a loved one! Ready? Here We Go!

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    First up is the GM110MF-1A. This is our featured GA110 Range, but with a transparent band. As you can see from the picture, the bezel reflects the light, making it stand out all the more. The analogue hands and hour markers are extra large but they don't overshadow the digital display, which, as mentioned earlier, is a perfect balance of black numbers on a white display.

    GM2100MF-5A

    Next up we have the GM2100MF-5A. While the previous model was fully black, this has a metallic bronze bezel, which bleeds onto the band, giving it a very unique mix of colours. The hands and hour markers are treated with a neobrite solution so when you press the light button at night, they will light up. The digital display here is a bit on the small side but it's easy to tell the time and you won't have to squint if the daylight is too bright.

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    Finally, we have the GM5600MF-2D, part of the original G-5600E series. As you can see it keeps the transparent band, and also adds a dark blue ion plated bezel for protection, and to accentuate the display. It's fully digital, with the numbers and letters being extra large, making it a lot easier to read the time if you have poor eyesight.

    Right, now that we've seen these watches, let's talk about their best features.

    Starting from the GM110MF, the GA-110 series has been the torchbearer for the Analogue/Digital combo watch. They still consistently sell and are on the top 10 lists of any jewellery store I've been to. One of the reasons is the magnetic resistance, which means you can go to a heavily magnetised area (or work in one) and the watch will still work perfectly. Another reason for the popularity is the 1/1000-sec stopwatch. Considered the most accurate in the business, even Olympics judges use 1/1000-sec stopwatches to get the most accurate time possible.

    With the GM2100MF-5A, this is part of the GA2100 Series. They were the first ones to add a dual light so both the analogue and digital screens would be lit up at night if you needed them to be. As you can see above, the digital display is a bit small, so Casio added the hand shift feature, which will move the hands to the 12 o'clock position, letting you see the digital time.

    Finally, the GM5600MF-2D. As mentioned before, it's based on the world renowned G-5600E-1, which was one of the first G-Shocks in existence. It is fully digital which means that at night, all you have to do is press the backlight button, and the entire screen will light up. As mentioned, the numbers are extra large, and the watch itself, like the other two I mentioned, is 200m water resistant.

    The Midnight Fog Series is Coming Soon to BuyWatchesOnline.com.au!

    Until Next Time - Jimmy B

  2. Which Watches do Celebrities Like to Wear? That'd be the Casio G-Shock!

    Welcome back to our blog! Today, I'll be highlighting not just our range of G-Shocks (some that are coming soon), but showing you just how popular they are, with even the celebrities preferring to wear G-Shocks over other brands! Ready? Here We Go!

    Eminem - GM-110G-1A9 the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice

    That's right, the real Slim Shady prefers a G-Shock! The best thing about this model is, even though it looks expensive, you more likely need to worry about the size of your wrist, not how big your wallet is. Here's a closer look at this watch.

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    The DEAD MAN (The Undertaker) - GWG1000-1A

    The Undertaker wears G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-1000-1A1 wristwatch

    This one definitely took me by surprise but as a prowrestling fan, this definitely excited me. Even if you're not a fan of wrestling, you should know, the Undertaker is HUGE, so it doesn't surprise me that he wears a watch that's as unbreakable as he seems to be! Here's a closer look.

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    Benicio Del Toro - GX56BB-1

    the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice

    If you're wondering who this man is, you definitely need to watch a few movies such as Guardians of the Galaxy (he's got a small part but, in my opinion, he steals the show whenever he's featured!). This man obviously films outside, so it makes sense that he bought the GX-56BB-1, since it's solar powered and doesn't need a battery change every few years. Here's a closer look.

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    50 Cent - G7900-1

    the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice

    We started off with one legendary rapper, so might as well finish it off with another! 50 Cent is a known celebrity who prefers to keep it simple with his watch style, so he decided on the G-7900 series. If he were to try surfing, he'd find the tide graph detector a welcome addition, that's already built in to these watches. Here's a closer look.

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    Well, there you have it. The majority of these watches are already available to purchase on our site, and the GM110G-1A9 is actually coming in a few weeks. Until Next Time - Jimmy B

  3. Coming Soon: The AW500MNT Casio G-Shock Watch!

    Welcome back to the blog (and welcome to all the new readers!), today we're highlighting a brand new series called the AW500MNT. This is perfect for people who love the clubbing scene, so if you're into music, you're bound to find something you like! Ready? Let's Get To It!

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    First up is the AW500MNT-1A. As you can see, the band is quite thicker when compared to most of the other Casios we sell. The background is almost completely empty, which means less clutter - all you have is the 15, 30, 45 and 00 hour markers. Those, along with the hands, actually glow in the dark so you'll be able to see the time at night. The rest of the background looks like laser effect lights, and they appear throughout the entire face.

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    Then we have the AW-500MNT-8A. This one is Grey, with orange writing, and just like the black version, has strobing laser lights all over the face of the watch. Though the numbers of the analogue side are a little harder to read due to the orange colouring, the digital part is still very easy to see.

    So, why should you buy this watch? Well, first up it's a limited edition crossover watch, so collectors will definitely want to take a look! It was designed by YOSHIROTTEN, who's an extremely popular graphic designer in Japan. This guy is the go to for fashion design, brand packaging and other advertising projects.

    Now, this model is beautiful looking, and pretty plain, which is actually better for some because there's no extra dials to confuse you. If you just want to see the time, the watch is perfect for that.

    As with all the other Casio watches, this is 100m shock resistant, and 200m water resistant, which means you can take it with you anywhere (and with the multitude of colours on the band and inside the screen, it's going to be hard to lose!

    The AW-500MNT is coming very soon to Buy Watches Online!

     

    Until Next Time - Jimmy B

  4. Coming Soon - The Casio Baby-G BA130CV Series

    Welcome back everyone, to our blog, and today I'll be spotlighting a brand new addition to the BA130 Series, the Casio BA-130VC Baby-G watch! These watches look great on your wrist, and they definitely stand out from the crowd! Ready? Here We Go!

    BA-130CV-2

    First up is the BA130VC-2A. This watch has a transparent blue band, which matches the look on the inside of the watch. It's a mixture of light and slightly darker shades of blue, and even the background of the digital screen matches. On the bottom of the band, you can see Catch The Vibe, a slogan that embodies the Hip Hop culture of the 90s and early 2000s, and it's one that Riehata (Casio's partner in this venture) takes to heart.

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    Then we have the BA130VC-4A. This one is a flowery pink, with the differing shades and hour markers making it look more like a flower than most watches. A great gift for birthdays, Christmas or Valentine's day if you want to give her something unique!

    BA-130CVG-7A

    Finally, we have the BA130CVG-7A. In case you didn't figure it out by looking at it, the G stands for gold, and this off-white and gold watch definitely knows just how to show itself off! the background, hands and hour markers are gold, as is the Baby-G logo on the transparent band.

    So now that we've seen what the watches look like, just what is it that they do? Well, first up it seems Casio has listened when customers complained that the darker digital screens are hard to read, because they did away with those completely. The background may be different shades of blue, pink or grey, but the numbers are still easy to see.

    The hands and hour markers are covered in a neobrite material, making them glow in the dark with just a minimal exposure to light. This is perfect for seeing the time at night.

    The great thing about Casio watches is not just the amount of features they have, but also their durability. These watches are shock resistant, meaning even if you throw them, the internal functions will still operate. They are also 100m water resistant, though I would recommend against taking a shower with them or running tap water on them, because that weakens the seal.

    The BA130CV series is Coming Soon to BuyWatchesOnline!

    Until Next Time - Jimmy B

  5. Coming Soon - The GBX100 Casio G-Shock G-Lide series!

    Welcome back to our blog! Today, I'll be highlighting the GBX100 Series! Now, I know I wrote Coming soon, but the first watch in the series actually just arrived, so if you like what you read, feel free to buy! Ready? Here We Go!

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    So, first up is the aforementioned GBX100-1D. As you can see, it's black, with a stainless steel bezel, which helps protect the display from any scratches. The display itself is fully digital, with an easy to access moon data and tide graph, among other cool features, which I'll discuss later on.

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    Next up is the GBX100-2D. This has an aqua blue band, that's pretty eye catching so you'll be able to find it if you ever accidentally drop it (quite a few of our customers don't put their watch on tight enough, so that's a common issue). The silver bezel really makes the colour of the band stand out.

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    Finally, we have the white GBX100-7D. Everything from the buttons to the band is completely white, apart from the G-LIDE writing on the bottom part of the band.

    So, that's what they look like, but just what is so good about these watches, and why should you buy them? Well, first up, is they're from the G-Squad range, which is known for being the best for people who love keeping fit and exercising.

    The display is fully digital and has a brand new High Definition MIP (Memory in Pixel) LCD screen, which makes it so much easier to read compared to other negative displays. For surfers, these watches can display specifics such as high tide and low tide times, as well as levels. You can also connect the watch to your phone via Bluetooth, and it will display your exact location on the screen. No more need to manually insert your coordinates. It even gives you Sunrise and Sunset times, something previously only available to the more expensive GWN series.

    Another feature athletes will find useful, is the Training Log Data, which keeps an eye on the speed you completed a lap in, the distance, and your pace (invaluable when you want to keep an eye on, and improve, your times. The training log will record up to 100 runs, with 140 laps per run. It can also calculate your calories consumption for each run.

    As is usual with the G-Squad series, the watch also comes with a pedometer so you can keep an eye on your daily step count (and even has an alar that activates if you're in danger of missing your goals for a particular day).

    Finally, these watches also vibrate, so if you need to set an alarm to take medication, but don't want it to ring and draw attention to you, simply use the vibrate option, and as soon as it's time, you'll definitely feel it.

    The GBX100-1 is out now, with the other two coming soon to Buy Watches Online!

    Until Next Time - Jimmy B

  6. Coming This Week, The GA2000S Series

    Welcome, and welcome back to the blog. Now, one of our most popular new models is the colourful GA2000 Series, but let’s face it, sometimes people just prefer the basics. That’s why today’s article will focus on the 2000S series. Ready? Here We Go!

    GA2000S-1A

     

    First up is the GA2000S-1A. This is completely pitch black, from the textured band, the bezel, as well as the Backlight button just below the display. The writing is in silver/grey which makes it easier to read. Underneath the glass, the display is also almost fully black (including the digital background). The hands are grey, as are the tips of the hour markers, making it simple to read the time. Both the hands and hour markers are thick, and they’re treated with a neobrite solution (we’ll get to that in a bit).

    GA2000S-7A

    Then we’ve got the GA-2000S-7A. Out of all the models of both the GA2000 and GA2000S series, this was my favourite, only because I prefer the regular display. This watch is white, from the band to bezel, with the writing on said bezel and edges being black. Underneath the glass, you have grey hands and hour markers, which come out so much, it’s almost like looking at a 3D movie. The digital part is a regular display, so if you’re not a fan of the white on black motif, you’ll want the GA2000S-7A.

    Now, let’s talk features! Usually, when you see a colour addition for a popular model, you don’t expect much else. After all, the 110, 110GB, 110CM were all different variations of the same model, with no differences. Here’s where GA2000S Series breaks the pattern. The hands and hour markers, are covered with a neobrite solution. That means, apart from the Super Dual LED Backlight, that lights up both analogue and digital displays, the hands also glow for a few minutes afterwards.

    Another feature of the GA2000S series is the dual protection. Considered the new standard for protection, the GA2000S comes with a dual back cover to protect the watch even more from falls. The case itself is made of a hybrid Resin and Carbon fiber to ensure not only protection, but a light weight. To compare, the G-Steels (considered at the time the ultimate protected watch) weigh close to, and sometimes over, 100g, while the GA2000 and GA2000S weigh 64g.

    For those of you worried about the hands obscuring the digital display, Casio has you covered with the Hand Shift feature. At the press of a button, the hands will go to the 12 o’clock position letting you see the digital display. Once you go back to the normal mode, the hands go exactly where they’re supposed to be (as if you never pressed the hand shift in the first place).

    The GA2000S series,  is coming this week to BuyWatchesOnline! Until Next Time - Jimmy B

     

     

     

  7. Coming Soon - The Casio G-Shock Metal Series, GM-5600

    Welcome back to our blog, and today, I'll be spotlighting the all new GM5600 Series. This puts metallic parts into the 5600 model, making them look good, and improving the durability! Ready? Here We Go

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    First up is the original - GM5600-1D. It's got a black band with a metallic silver bezel, protecting the screen. Fully digital, it has a negative display, but using the backlight you'll easily be able to see the time.

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    Next we've got the GM5600B-1D. If you're a fan of colour coordination, and would prefer the band and bezel to perfectly match, this watch is for you. The metal bezel here is black ion plated, but still light enough that it doesn't add too much weight to your wrist.

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    The GM5600B-3D is probably best described as the army watch. The olive green band matches the bushes, so you can blend right in. The background of the display is also olive green, while the bezel is again ion plated.

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    Not a fan of black? Perhaps transparent with a hint of camouflage grey strikes your fancy? Then you'll be after the GM5600SCM-1. The band is a transparent grey/off white, while the bezel is forged, cut, polished and then given a camouflage look by way of a laser. The display is a regular white on black, with grey camo colouring in the background.

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    Are you an Iron Man fan? Or simply like a watch that looks more unique than the ones your friends have? then you'll want the GM5600CX-4D. A red band is followed by a gold ion plated bezel. the background of the display is a garish red, and from afar (as well as up close) the design and colours of the watch make you think of Iron Man's iconic suit.

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    Finally, if you just want to stand out from the crowd, with a time piece that can look like a dress watch, you'll be after the GM5600SG-9. It's got a white band with a gold ion plated bezel and buttons. The display is a regular black on white, which stands out from the rest of the gold background.

    Well, those were the looks, but what exactly can these watches do? If you've had a 5600 watch before, you know the display numbers are much larger than your regular digital watch. This is very helpful if you have poor eyesight. You won't have any trouble reading either one of these 6 models.

    The watches are also water resistant 200m, which is helpful if you want to swim. Take my advice though, don't press any buttons while submerged. Also, don't bathe or wash dishes with the watch on, because running water weakens the seal.

    The GM5600 Metal Series is coming very soon to Buy Watches Online!

    Until Next Time - Jimmy B

  8. Coming Soon - The GBA900 Casio G-Shock G-Squad Series

    With the G-Squads being so popular, Casio has decided to keep improving them, and the next step in this iteration is the GBA900 series! I was lucky enough to sample them, so let's find out just what makes these watches tick! Ready? Here We Go!

    GBA-900-1A

    First up is the GBA900-1A. This is your most basic model in terms of colouring, everything is pitch black, apart from the grey hands and the digital display. The buttons are extra-large, making them easy to press. The digital display is set up to not interfere with the analogue hands, but if you feel they are still interfering, you can temporarily adjust the hands (but I'll get to that in a few paragraphs).

    GBA-900-1A6

    Next up is the GBA900-1A6. While also black, this model does add quite a bit of colour, with the purple guards on the band, as well as the blue hour markers, making it easier to see the analogue time day or night.

    GBA-900-4a

    The GBA900-4A is next on our list, though I wouldn't blame you for thinking it's the GA800-4A since they look so similar. Unlike the GA800 though, this model has a dial at the top showing you when Bluetooth is switched on or off.

    GBA-900-7A

    Finally, we have the GBA900-7A. This is completely white, apart from the black background, and writing on the band.

    So, that's the descriptions over with, but let's see what these babies can do?! For those of you not familiar, the B in GBA stands for Bluetooth. This already means your watch will be connected to the phone any time you wish. Unlike the G-Shock app you would usually use though, these watches need to have the app Move installed.

    The Move App is specifically designed for exercise watches. With it, you can set up training plans, and keep up with your steps, past laps, and easily measure your progress. The first step in improving is to know your strengths and weaknesses, which is what the Move App will help you with!

    Another great Bluetooth function is, when you connect the phone to your watch, you can be anywhere in the world, and the watch will automatically pick up the time zone, and adjust the time to what's needed.

    Now, I mentioned earlier about moving the hands. That's possible thank to Casio's Hand Shift feature, which moves the hands to the 12 o'clock position, ensuring they don't get in the way when you're exercising.

    An interesting feature that's usually only made available to Solar watches, the GBA900 now has a power saving mode, and an alert to let you know if your battery is close to dying. That's a great idea as it lets you prepare and get a new battery without needing to worry that your watch will stop at any second.

    The GBA900 series is coming soon to BuyWatchesOnline!

    Until Next Time - Jimmy B

  9. Coming Soon - The Casio G-Steel, Snakeskin Watch, GSTB-300WLP-1A

    Welcome back to the upcoming models section, and boy have we got a good one coming soon. It's a G-Steel watch that has, among other features, a 1/1000-sec stopwatch (one of the most accurate in the world, that's even used to judge Olympic sports!)

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    Now. the first thing you'll definitely notice is, the metallic bezel is decorated in strange colours. The wildlife enthusiasts among you will know, those colours depict the skin of the African Rock Python. Not only that, the box that this watch comes in, is also decorated in the matching colour tones. This is an analogue/digital watch, with the numbers and hour markers in a bronze colour, making them pop and be a lot more visible.

    Like I said though, those are just the looks, but now let's see what features we have to play with? Firstly, it's a Bluetooth watch. The Mobile Link feature allows you to connect the watch to your phone, to make sure your time is always right. No more need to manually change the home city, simply make sure Bluetooth is switched on in your phone!

    A cool lesser known feature with the Bluetooth is, if you've lost your phone, you can turn on a feature on the watch, and as long as you're in range, your phone will start ringing (at full volume, overriding the silent mode).

    The watch is also solar powered, which is quite helpful if you hate changing your battery every few years. Thing is, solar powered is actually underselling the usefulness of this feature, because you don't even need the sunlight to charge your watch! ANY light source will do. Sun obviously charges the watch faster, but if you leave it under a light at night, by the time you wake up, the watch should be pretty much at full power.

    One of the things people hate about analogue/digital combo watches is, the digital display doesn't have a very good backlight. This is fixed in the GSTB-300WLP, thanks to a dual LED Light (one for the analogue display, the other for digital).

    If you're a fitness fanatic, or simply like to jog and keep up with your times, you know how important it is to have an unimpeded view of the stopwatch. with the hands being so large, if they ever get in your way, you can turn on the hand shift feature, to move the hands to the 12 o'clock position, giving you an unobstructed view. Afterwards, disable the feature and the hands go back to where they should have been.

    The GSTB300WLP is coming very soon to BuyWatchesOnline

    Until Next Time - Jimmy B!

  10. Coming Soon - The GBDH1000 Heart Rate Monitor G-Shock Watch

    You demanded it, and we're getting it VERY SHORTLY! The GBDH1000 Heart Rate Monitor watch combines the latest in fitness technology, without the need for a bulky chest band! I'm really excited to share what this series has to offer, so without further ado, let's get to it!

    GBDH1000-1A

    First up, the GBDH1000-1A. This is a solid black watch, with a black band, bezel, and an extra-large digital screen. As you can see, the screen shows the time, your heart rate, distance walked/ran and your pace (which is how long a km would take at your current speed - but we'll talk about that later on).

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    Next up is the GBDH1000-1A4. While it has a black band too, the bezel is transparent grey, with gold screws, and orange writing. The band itself, along with the buttons are peppered with orange and caramel colours.

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    Then we've got the GBDH1000-1A7. While we're used to any model starting with 1 to be black, this watch shakes things up a bit. the bezel is black, but the band is white with a bit of lime green.

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    The GBDH1000-4A is next on this list. It's almost fully red, apart from the dark blue bezel. One interesting thing about all of these watches (and the ones that'll follow), is the band kind of looks like a set of claws, clamping onto the bezel. Definitely makes for a unique look.

    GBDH1000-7A9

    The GBDH1000-7A9 is almost a carbon copy of the 1A7, with the only differences being the bezel is transparent grey. The green parts here are a bit more prominent, going onto the buttons themselves to match the motif.

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    Finally, we have the GBDH1000-8. This one is a darkey shade of grey, making it less transparent. It's got red and black buttons, with red writing on the outside of the display. Now, one thing I should mention is, unlike the other watches I've reviewed, these ones ALL have a negative display. That's not a bad thing in this case, though. Well, now that we're done staring at these beauties, let's have a look at what they actually do.

    This first part is self explanatory - they're heart rate monitor watches. To accurately measure your heart rate without any chest strap, they use an optical sensor. In layman's terms, they use light, to measure tissue change (when your heart rate is high, there's less light, and when it's low there's more). This was created by a company called FIRSTBEAT, which was made specifically to keep track of your running information.

    Another feature that they have come up with is your pace. After running/walking for a bit, the watch uses the GPS to generate information on how long it'll take you to do a Kilometre at your current pace. I took it out for a test run, and it was accurate to the second, always taking your new speed into account when you go faster.

    Now, if you're familiar with the GBA800 series, the GBD800, as well as the countless female step counter watches, you might think there's nothing that can surprise you, but Casio has outdone themselves. You can download your entire step history since you started using the watch. So you can see exactly how many steps you took every day, as well as create a fitness plan based on your past results.

    This covers the exercise part of the features, but there are plenty of other features. The watch is rechargeable in two ways. Firstly it's solar powered, so all you have to do is have it in the sunlight and you won't lose power. Secondly, if you're anywhere near a computer (or your smart phone charger) you can plug the watch in, and it charges up.

    The watch includes plenty of exploring features, such as a GPS, which ensures you don't get lost. It also has a digital compass, barometer, altimeter and thermometer. If you need to set an alarm, it also has a vibrating function if you want to keep it on silent.

    The GBDH1000 Series has been long requested, and will be coming very soon to BuyWatchesOnline! Don't forget to take advantage of our $20 off voucher, by using the code BWOXX118 before you check out.

    Until Next Time - Jimmy B

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